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Definition turn of phrase in British English

turn of phrase phrase

phrase
1

an expression

Example

That's a rather unfortunate turn of phrase.

Synonyms and related words
adage aphorism axiom
2

a particular way of expressing yourself

Example

As a letter writer he had a neat turn of phrase.

Synonyms and related words
language speech communications
Definition turn of phrase in British English